Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 18,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
8.34
0-0Tommy Fenton knocks the ball forward to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos edges inside the box! Victor Farinos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Muzzy Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
9.09
0-0Ian Vela flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.20
0-0Giulio Artistico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Garcia. Jose Fortes Garcia threads a neat ball through to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muzzy Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
15.26
0-0Jan Karnebeek hacks Nicolas Hernandez from behind! Jan Karnebeek is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Hernandez runs off the knock.
30.40
1-0Gérard Guel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Vela. Ian Vela darts forward. Ian Vela controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kees Ricci through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Kees Ricci provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.56
Gerhard Birkwald sees Eduardo Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. With a superhuman jump, Victor Farinos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
34.16
Nicolas Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Danny Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Muzzy Kayis!
38.19
Jose Fortes Garcia sees Pablo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.30
Gerhard Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Gil who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.52
Robert Völkl flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek threads the ball through to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho plays a one-two with Alfred Smith and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Moutinho takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Eduardo Gil hits a low pass to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. With a superhuman jump, Danny Taylor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Muzzy Kayis comfortably punches it away to safety.
55.16
Jose Fortes Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Victor Farinos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Farinos shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.38
2-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Danny Southgate replacing Kees Ricci, José Hinojosa replacing Ian Vela and Eric Edusei replacing Robert Völkl .
61.44
Guilherme Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Artistico. The referee warns Guilherme Moutinho to calm down! Giulio Artistico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.12
2-0Eric Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek threads a neat ball through to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith passes the ball forward but Guilherme Moutinho is offside!
65.02
Giovanni Bertarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Hernandez. Nicolas Hernandez plays the ball forward to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.49
Tommy Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Peiro and advances towards the goal... Victor Farinos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Muzzy Kayis. What a save!
67.49
José Hinojosa flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho collects the pass. Guilherme Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Ponzo who gathers it comfortably.
72.33
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.53
Tommy Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
78.49
Tommy Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Victor Farinos collects the pass. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Muzzy Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
81.31
With great vision, Giulio Artistico plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gil. Eduardo Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Gil shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
84.28
With vision, Eduardo Gil laces a weighted ball forward to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.12
José Hinojosa threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho shoots from long range but somehow Walter Ponzo manages to keep it out.
90.00
Jose Fortes Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. With a superhuman jump, Danny Taylor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
9
2. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
3. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
4. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Nunez (ATT)
6
6. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
7. Ian Vela (MID)
8
8. Copain Klompe (MID)
6
9. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
8
10. Alfred Smith (ATT)
7
11. Kees Ricci (ATT)
8
12. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
13. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
14. Eric Edusei (ATT)
6
1. Walter Ponzo (GK)
6
2. Giulio Artistico (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
6
4. Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Garcia (MID)
7
6. Tommy Fenton (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Gil (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
6
9. Danny Taylor (ATT)
7
10. Pablo Peiro (ATT)
6
11. Victor Farinos (ATT)
7
12. Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14. Jose Roman (DEF)
0